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Subtract 28/18 from 14/35

1^st number: 14/35, 2^nd number: 1 10/18

14/35 - 28/18 is -52/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   14/35 = 14 × 18/35 × 18 = 252/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   28/18 = 28 × 35/18 × 35 = 980/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/630 - 980/630 = 252 - 980/630 = -728/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/45

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